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Joint Operations ACI / Spherox 26/27

THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

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02 Apr 2026 at 13:13

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19 Mar 2026 at 13:49

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19 Mar 2026 at 13:27

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust involves a direct award for the "Joint Operations ACI / Spherox 26/27" contract. This project falls under orthopaedic implants within the goods category and includes a call-off order for services provided by Joint Operations Ltd, located in Swindon. The process is part of a collaborative procurement effort led by the University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust. The contract was signed on 1st April 2026 and will run until 31st March 2027, covering the region of Birmingham, UK. The procurement stage is complete, and the legal basis aligns with UK legislation 2023/54.

This tender creates a significant opportunity for specialised SMEs like Joint Operations Ltd involved in orthopaedic solutions, offering them scope for contract fulfilment and business growth within NHS frameworks. The procurement was uniquely tailored as a direct award, indicating specific technical capabilities required that Joint Operations Ltd possess. Such contracts present lucrative avenues for growth, allowing suppliers to build substantial portfolios within public healthcare systems. Businesses adept in providing sophisticated technical solutions that align with single-source technical reasons are well-suited for similar future procurements.

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Notice Title

Joint Operations ACI / Spherox 26/27

Notice Description

Call Off Order in reference to ACI / Spherox service provided for by Joint Operations for 26/27

Procurement Information

Call Off Order in reference to ACI / Spherox service which can only be provided for by Joint Operations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-066eec
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/030935-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33183100 - Orthopaedic implants

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£852,500 £500K-£1M
Contracts Value
£852,500 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Apr 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
THE ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL NHS FOUNDATION TRUST
Additional Buyers

UNIVERSITY HOSPITALS BIRMINGHAM NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BIRMINGHAM
Postcode
B31 2AP
Post Town
Birmingham
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG3 West Midlands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG31 Birmingham
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Birmingham
Electoral Ward
Edgbaston
Westminster Constituency
Birmingham Edgbaston

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JOINT OPERATIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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